Leaving Prayer

Opting for desire, instead.

Photo by ANDREAS BODEMER on Unsplash

I grew up in a very strong faith tradition with a clear understanding of prayer—its purpose, its subject, its Object, its how-to’s, its requirement, and my obligation.

But when I left the church (and religion), I left prayer, as well.

Admittedly, it was a harder goodbye.

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